thermodynamics
thermodynamics
Definition
thermo·dy·nam·ics (-dī nam′iks)
thermodynamics
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- process: We develop a novel model using the thermodynamics of the processes involved.
- transition: This suggests an alternative model of protein folding based on the thermodynamics of phase transitions in hydrogen-bonded networks.
Converse of object
- study: I have been developing new methods for studying the thermodynamics of systems with long-range interaction.
- include: In addition to his work on quantum theory, other areas of study included thermodynamics.
- apply: Instrument development needs to be coupled to recent advances in thermodynamics applied to geological systems.
- involve: Prof Passerini briefly discussed the major theoretical aspects of thermodynamics involved in energy conversion.
- use: We develop a novel model using the thermodynamics of the processes involved.
- associate: The coverage includes an introduction to electrodes and cells, to the electrochemical series and to the associated thermodynamics.
Adjective modifier
- classical: A common example is the concept of temperature from classical equilibrium thermodynamics.
- statistical: This is important in the statistical thermodynamics of solids.
- basic: The basic thermodynamics related to these phase diagrams is explained.
- advanced: The most popular site since January, receiving 179 clickthroughs in February was a tutorial on advanced thermodynamics from Brown University.
- elementary: WOOD B.J. and FRASER D.G. " Elementary thermodynamics for geologists.
Modifies a noun
- state: The first law of thermodynamics states that the amount of energy in a closed system cannot change.
- school: De Donder, of course, had precursors, especially in the French thermodynamics school of Pierre Duhem.
Noun used with modifier
- non-equilibrium: A voyage of discovery through many areas of contemporary physics FROM non-equilibrium thermodynamics to quantum optics in ORDER to understand the problem of life.
- equilibrium: A common example is the concept of temperature from classical equilibrium thermodynamics.
- chemical: Topics include: chemical thermodynamics, kinetic molecular theory, chemical kinetics, and statistical thermodynamics.
- nonequilibrium: He was awarded the Nobel Prize in chemistry in 1977 for his contributions to nonequilibrium thermodynamics, particularly the theory of dissipative structures.
- hole: The three roads are black hole thermodynamics, loop quantum gravity, and string theory.
thermodynamics Quotes
A good many times I have been present at gatherings of people whoare thought highly educated and who havebeen expressing their incredulityat the illiteracy of scientists.Once or twice I have been provoked and have asked the company how many of them could describe the Second Law of Thermodynamics. The response was cold: it was also negative.
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